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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1962.121
People
John Sigismund Tanner, British (died 1775 London, England)
John Croker, British (Dresden, Germany 1670 - 1741 London, England)
Title
King George II and Queen Caroline
Classification
Medals and Medallions
Work Type
medallion
Date
1732
Culture
British
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/228215

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Technique
Relief
Dimensions
6.9 cm diam. (2 11/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: obv: I.C.; rev: T
  • inscription: obverse, cast in: GEORGIUS II REX ET CAROLINA REGINA MDCCXXXII
  • inscription: reverse, cast in: FELICITAS IMPERII / [seven profile heads] / FREDERICUS / P. WALLIAE / GULIELMUS D. CUMBRIAE, ANNA / AMELIA, CAROLINA / MARIA, LUDOVICA / PRINCIPES

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Harry G. Friedman, Gift to Fogg Art Museum, 1962.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Harry G. Friedman in memory of Francis L. Friedman
Accession Year
1962
Object Number
1962.121
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: George and Caroline in profile, face to face; reverse, profile heads of their seven children

Verification Level

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